Join us for NICP’s Live Virtual 40 Hour Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Course, delivered through one live 4 hour class per week. Build the skills to evaluate how physical design influences behavior, opportunity, safety, and quality of life, then apply those skills to real environments.
Live Virtual – Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
January 19, 2027 @ 11:00 AM - March 30, 2027 @ 3:00 PM
Basic Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Course
$795
NICP’s Live Virtual Basic CPTED course combines instructor led sessions with collaborative exercises, independent fieldwork, site plan analysis, report development, and professional discussion.
Format: Live Virtual 40 Hour CPTED Course
Schedule: One Class Per Week 4 Hours Each
Course Dates: January 19 – March 30, 2027
Register Below
When: January 19 – March 30, 2027 Format: Live Virtual Course Length: 40 Hours | 11 Live Sessions
Course Instructors
Learn directly from NICP faculty through live instructor-led sessions featuring real-time explanation, discussion, questions, and professional context for applying CPTED principles.
Art Hushen – Founder and Lead Instructor
Jay Toth – NICP Instructor
Tad Twidwell – NICP Instructor
Course Agenda
Foundations
- Orientation
- CPTED Concepts
- Design Process
- Barriers
Design + Policy
- Lighting
- Planning & Zoning
- Community Enrichment
- Ordinances
- Traffic Calming
Site Analysis
- Site Plans
- Group Review
- Site Selection Assignment
Field Application
- Report Writing
- Field Assessment Tools
- CPTED Field Assessment
Present + Complete
- Assessment Presentations
- CPTED Programs
- Exam
Frequently Asked Questions
Is This A Live Or Self Paced Course?
This is a live virtual course, not a self paced course. Students participate in scheduled live instruction with faculty interaction, breakout exercises, independent fieldwork, and class discussion.
How Long Is The Basic CPTED Course?
The Live Virtual Basic CPTED course is a 40 hour course delivered through 11 live sessions.
When Does The Course Take Place?
The Spring 2027 Live Virtual Basic CPTED course runs from January 19 through March 30, 2027, with weekly live sessions and applied work between meetings.
Is The Course Interactive?
Yes. Live Virtual Basic CPTED is designed for active participation. Students learn with faculty in real time, collaborate with classmates, complete applied exercises, conduct independent fieldwork, and present their findings.
Will I Complete A CPTED Site Assessment?
Yes. Students select a site in their own community, conduct an individual CPTED site assessment, develop recommendations, and share their assessment and report with the class.
Will There Be Group Exercises?
Yes. Students work with classmates in small groups/ breakout room on the neighborhood design charrette and group site plan review.
Does Basic CPTED Count Toward The CPD Designation?
Yes. Basic CPTED is the first course in the NICP pathway to the CPTED Professional Designation (CPD). Complete Basic CPTED and Advanced CPTED to earn the designation.
Who is the Organizer?
If you need assistance prior to the event or questions on an upcoming event. Feel free to reach out!
Organizer: The NICP
Key Contact: Joelle Hushen
Phone:864-608-4894
Email: joelle@thenicp.com
Can I transfer credits from another CPTED training provider to use toward the NICP CPTED Professional Designation (CPD)?
No. The NICP has established the curriculum and requirements for the CPTED Professional Designation (CPD) based on accepted professional standards for CPTED training. NICP’s courses include graded assignments and proctored exams that must be administered by NICP personnel. The NICP maintains the official records, scores, and a searchable international database of CPD holders. For this reason, training credits from other organizations (including FCPTI and ACPI) cannot be transferred toward NICP certification.
What is your Refund Policy?
We understand that plans can change. Here’s what you need to know about our refund process:
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Refund Window: Refund requests are accepted up to 7 days prior to the event date. After this period, tickets become non-refundable.
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How to Request a Refund: Please email us at support@thenicp.com with your order details to begin the refund process.
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If You’re Unable to Attend: If you’re unable to attend and it is more than 7 days before the event, you may:
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Transfer your ticket to another participant
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Transfer your seat to an equivalent online course
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Request a refund to your original payment method
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Processing Time: Refunds are typically processed within 5–10 business days, depending on your payment provider.
The NICP Live Virtual Experience!
NICP’s Live Virtual Basic CPTED course brings the interactive classroom experience to you. Participate in scheduled live instruction with NICP faculty, ask questions in real time, collaborate with classmates through breakout exercises, and apply what you learn through independent fieldwork in your own community.
The course goes beyond online lectures. You’ll analyze site plans, participate in collaborative exercises, conduct a CPTED field assessment, develop recommendations, and present your work for class discussion.
With weekly live sessions and applied work between meetings, the course provides an opportunity to put CPTED concepts into practice as you progress through the program.
What You’ll Leave With
- A Practical CPTED Framework: Build a framework for evaluating how physical design influences behavior, opportunity, safety, and quality of life.
- Applied Experience Analyzing Real Environments: Put CPTED concepts into practice through collaborative exercises and an individual field assessment.
- Skills For Documenting Conditions And Developing Recommendations: Develop experience documenting site conditions, evaluating environments, and developing CPTED recommendations.
Join the Class Today!
When: January 19 – March 30, 2027 Format: Live Virtual Course Length: 40 Hours | 11 Live Sessions
